Abstract
Barium esophagograms of 89 patients out of 110 with manometrically proven achalasia were reviewed. Only four (4.4%) patients showed association of hiatal hernia, indicative of its rare occurrence. Presence of hiatal hernia, is said to have less likelihood of associated achalasia but this association does exist as per our report and that of others.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Barium Sulfate
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Catheterization
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Contrast Media
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Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology
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Esophageal Achalasia / complications*
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Esophageal Achalasia / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Achalasia / physiopathology
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Esophageal Achalasia / therapy
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Esophagoscopy
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Female
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology
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Hernia, Hiatal / complications*
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Hernia, Hiatal / diagnostic imaging
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Hernia, Hiatal / physiopathology
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Humans
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Male
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Manometry
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Radiography
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Barium Sulfate